A few weeks ago, the folks at IHG invited me down to Orlando to preview the debut of their newest hotel addition to MCO and to learn a bit more about their new Avid hotels brand. The Avid at Orlando International Airport is a new-construction, 91-room hotel … [Read More...]
6 Co-Branded Credit Cards With Increased Welcome Bonuses For February 2020
I have over a dozen active credit cards now, and over the last few years, I had myself a pretty religious routine of applying for new travel credit cards every 3 months. After all, credit card sign-up bonuses are one of the fastest and easiest ways to quickly … [Read More...]
Hyatt Double Points Promotion + Earn 1,500 Bonus Points Each Stay With Hyatt Credit Card
In light of the impending award chart changes happening in just a few weeks, this morning, Hyatt announced two promotions to earn more points with each stay. With the "Bonus Journeys" promotion, all World of Hyatt members can register (by March 31) to earn … [Read More...]
Trip Reports
Hotel Review: Kimpton Arras Hotel Downtown Asheville
I've been visiting Asheville frequently these past few months thanks to a new business venture (which admittedly, is the … [Read More...]
First Impressions of Encore Boston Harbor
I'm happy with the addition of another impressive and accessible "Vegas-style" casino on the East Coast, so allow me to … [Read More...]
Revisiting the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar
I just returned from a good friend's beach wedding and a 3-night stay at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar in The Bahamas. I … [Read More...]
Strategies
New Status Match and Challenge Available With WestJet
If you have airline status with another carrier, West Jet currently has a three-part status match / status challenge to Gold or Silver with WestJet Rewards. Benefits include complimentary upgrades, priority services and lounge access (don't get too … [Read More...]
My Experience With BagsVIP Luggage Delivery and Why I think It’s Awesome
For a few years, United and dozens of airline partners (including American, JetBlue, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska) have partnered with BagsVIP to offer a service designed to "make travel easier" with the option of having your checked … [Read More...]
